For more information head on over to Sew in Love with Fabric, where I talk about the line, the prints, the inspiration behind the motifs, a coordinating Aurifil thread collection, etc. And for the rest of the week they have a fun giveaway in store for you all each and every day!

In celebration of the hop, I think I’ll do a little giveaway myself!Just tell me which your favorite pattern is this time by leaving a comment on the blog to enter. I’ll pick a random winner of Meadow Dance goodies (patterns and a charm square) this Sunday night (the 24th). If you already have the patterns I’ll send you other patterns of your choice, so no worries there! (One entry per person please.)

So I’ve been quiet because it has been very busy! I just got back from BERNINA University a couple of weeks ago where I debuted my new collection for Contempo of Benartex – “Meadow Dance” and today it is time to share it with all of you!

I am introducing some purples and oranges and dark grey into the collection this time, although the greens and aquas are the same so you can mix and match with other collection. It screams happiness to me and I hope that you LOVE it!

There are four patterns designed specifically for this collection, all made with Aurifil 50 wt. thread on my BERNINA 780 and quilted on the Q24, so let’s jump right in.

The blocks work beautifully both on the dark grey and on the white on white print…

Next up is Meadow Song, which is a modern take on a traditional Dresden design. It is also a great scrap quilt.

And of course I had to do an applique quilt – “Meadowsweet” is a quick-stitch just the right size for a wall-hanging. SVG files are included and there is a button pack from Just Another Button Company for this pattern.

And then last on the pattern side of things is my “quilt-as-you-go” “block-of-the-month”. Is that a mouthful or what? This is a quilt that can be finished as minis, but can also be assembled after quilting as shown below. Quilting directions are included and you’ll need a a curved and straight ruler to quilt along. Videos will be released in my Facebook Group.

While we are on the subject of rulers have you heard about the Meadow Dance Ruler Panel? Some of you might be familiar with the ruler panel I did for BERNINA. This new one uses Westalee (Sew Steady) ruler sets. There are two to chose from and the guidebook that contains the direction covers both. Later in the year I’ll be giving directions to BERNINA on how to use this panel in a different way to train on the BERNINA lognarm.

And what do we need to quilt? Thread!!! Aurifil put together a thread box just for this collection. It is perfect for the panel, the applique, or for other projects.

Last but not least, OESD is putting out a coordinating embroidery collection.

Totally different from Folk Art Fantasy, right? Every collection has a personality and I love them both BECUASEthey are so different!

The Meadow Dance line just started shipping to stores this week. Patterns will ship at the end of the month and I’ll be sure to post their availability in my Facebook Group, so please join the group if you haven’t already.

If your still hanging in there at the end of the post it is much appreciated! I know it was long but it is really is just a portion of the photos I have and it was so hard to decide!

Hi guys! Well, I’m really happy to tell you that my Folk Art Fantasy patterns are finally shipping in anticipation of the fabric shipping in just a few weeks. If interested, ask your local shop to order them or, if you don’t have a local shop, you can find them here. I love to support local shops when possible.

Also, this week Benartex is sponsoring a blog hop with two other Amandas and an Alison. (Happy coincidence but also a funny one!) Be sure to check out what each of them is making with Folk Art Fantasy on their day and while you are at their sites, enter to win a fabric bundle – Benartex is giving one away each day! The schedule is:

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